NYLON – On the fence about bringing your pup to lunch? Worry not, New York State Public Health Law has you covered. According to a press release from the Livingston County Department of Health, on October 26, 2015, the NYS Public Health Law 1352-e was established to allow companion dogs in outdoor dining areas under certain conditions. Companion dogs are defined as those domesticated dogs accompanied by an individual for the purpose of … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo’s Upcoming Play Digs into Our Relationship with Food
GENESEO – SUNY Geneseo's upcoming play wants to digest humanity's eternal relationship with food, in a sometimes serious and sometimes hilarious light. The 'dramedy' adaptation of Tina Howe's The Art of Dining doesn't quite settle as either a comedy or a drama, says the SUNY Geneseo professor who is directing the play, Randy Barbara Kaplan. "I've wanted to do this for 30 years," said Kaplan. "The Art of Dining shows the different ways we … [Read more...]
Wage Increase for Restaurant Servers All Gravy
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Restaurant employees may rejoice over a proposed $2.50 per hour wage increase. According to news partner 13WHAM, restaurant servers, hotel housekeepers, and other tipped workers in New York are currently making $5 per hour. That wage would increase in 2016 to $7.50 per hour before tips. Governor Cuomo's administration announced the change Tuesday. However, businesses may pay less as long as gratuities make up the … [Read more...]